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Cardinal Petrocchi named president of Vatican bank's Commission of Cardinals (Institute for the Works of Religion)
Posted on 02/2/2026 20:02 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
Cardinal Petrocchi succeeds Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, OP, who has led the commission for 12 years while concurrently serving until last year as archbishop of Vienna.
Cardinal Schönborn paid tribute to the late Pope Francis “for his valuable, constant and enlightened support during the long and demanding process of reform of the IOR.” Cardinal Schönborn also thanked Jean-Baptiste de Franssu, the IOR’s president, who “has led and overseen a far-reaching transformation of the Institute, which has gained wide recognition and esteem within the international financial community.”
US bishops applaud expanded 'Mexico City policy,' back 'robust funding' for foreign assistance (USCCB)
Posted on 02/2/2026 20:02 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
The policy “historically limited certain federal funds from going to foreign non-governmental organizations that perform or promote abortion abroad,” the USCCB noted in a statement.
“We support robust funding for authentic lifesaving and life-affirming foreign assistance and applaud new policies that prevent taxpayer dollars from going to organizations that engage in ideological colonization and promote abortion or gender ideology overseas,” said the chairmen of the Committee on Laity, Marriage, Family Life and Youth; the Committee on Pro-Life Activities; and the Committee on International Justice and Peace.
“We also call for the implementation of any related policies to be carried out in a manner that recognizes the inherent dignity of every human person and does not harm those who are racially or ethnically marginalized,” they added.
Catholic school ransacked, tabernacle desecrated in California (Long Beach Post)
Posted on 02/2/2026 20:02 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“Statues of the Virgin Mary were smashed—hands and at least one head chopped off,” the Long Beach Post reported. “Prayer books were dumped from bookshelves and strewn across the floor. The tabernacle had been ripped from its chapel, its doors pried partially open.”
Church attacked in Nigeria (Vanguard)
Posted on 02/2/2026 20:02 PM (CatholicCulture.org - Catholic World News)
“The violence then spread to the surrounding areas,” the Vatican newspaper reported. “According to police sources, at least five people were kidnapped, but it is feared that the number may be much higher.”
Leaders of Finland’s Christian Minorities Follow Pope Leo’s Call to Foster Ecumenism
Posted on 02/2/2026 19:32 PM (The Daily Register)
Italian Cardinal Named President of Vatican Bank Oversight Commission
Posted on 02/2/2026 19:23 PM (The Daily Register)
As Lent Approaches, Mary Shows Us How to Share in Christ’s Passion
Posted on 02/2/2026 16:49 PM (The Daily Register)
Bill to Inform Pregnant College Students About Their Rights and Resources Stalls in Senate
Posted on 02/2/2026 16:23 PM (The Daily Register)
Society of St. Pius X to Consecrate Bishops Without Rome’s Approval, Courting Excommunication
Posted on 02/2/2026 16:02 PM (The Daily Register)
‘Bernadette, The Musical’ Brings Inspiring Story of Marian Visionary to the U.S.
Posted on 02/2/2026 14:49 PM (The Daily Register)